1936 Goudey Wide Pen Babe Ruth Career Highlights - The "Called Shot"
Babe Ruth · Goudey · Vintage Insert
Player
Babe Ruth
Set
1936 Goudey Wide Pen Career Highlights
Year
1936
Card #
Not visible
Condition Grade
PSA 3 (VG) - Moderate corner rounding, edge wear, slight surface wrinkling, but clean image display.
Category
Vintage Insert
Manufacturer
Goudey
Demand Level
Strong - Babe Ruth vintage items always maintain steady collector demand regardless of modern hobby fluctuations.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$100 - $250
Graded Value
PSA 2: $75-125, PSA 3: $150-250, PSA 4: $300-450
Comparable Sales
Recent sales of 1936 Goudey Wide Pens featuring Babe Ruth in lower to mid grades (PSA 2 to PSA 4) have ranged between $120 and $400 depending on exact centering and border wear.
Description
An authentic vintage black and white Goudey Wide Pen premium featuring Babe Ruth pointing at a framed picture of his famous Called Shot. The card measures larger than standard trading cards in the Wide Pen premium format. Features vertical orientation with bold 'CAREER HIGHLIGHTS' text on the left border.
Key Features
Depicts baseball legend Babe Ruth in a nostalgic post-playing career highlight scene referencing his iconic 1932 World Series called shot. Highly desirable vintage Goudey Wide Pen premium issue.
Authenticity Indicators
Authentic vintage paper stock, correct sepia/black-and-white ink dot pattern under magnification, period-correct dimensions for Wide Pen premiums. Medium-High confidence.
Flaws to Note
Noticeable corner softening and chipping along the black borders, typical edge wear from age and handling, and slight surface toning commensurate with 1930s paper stock.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay or dedicated vintage auction houses such as Heritage Auctions or Goldin.
Selling Tips
Handle with cotton gloves or carefully remove from album page using soft tongs. Store in a semi-rigid holder. Mention the iconic Babe Ruth 'Called Shot' imagery clearly in the listing title.